2007-03-02 06:18:12 · 9 answers · asked by area52 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you seek the naked truth, you are Buddhist.
2007-03-02 06:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by Nowpower 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Buddhist is only someone who adheres uncompromisingly to the moral precepts set out by the Buddha. It doesn't have to entail a belief in karma or reincarnation.
2007-03-02 14:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doing zazen (sitting practice). Simple.
If you don't do zazen, but read about Buddhism, then your a Buddhist Philosopher.
The important thing is to discipline the mind so that it can be free of its folly.
2007-03-02 19:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Teaim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To do no evil;
To cultivate good;
To purify one's mind:
This is the teaching of the Buddhas
--------The Dhammapada
This is, to me, the ultimate and simple definition of being Buddhist.
2007-03-02 14:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by Karen 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Cultivation of detachment.
Following the Noble Eightfold Path
2007-03-02 14:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being at peace with yourself and the world around you / there is an amazing book you can read called The Tibetin Book of the Dead, it will explain everything in a friendly, non conforming manner
2007-03-02 14:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is all brief info about Theravada Buddhist religion in Thailand. it will tell you what we are and what we do.
http://www.11meditation.co.nr
2007-03-03 00:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Striving to reach deep into your surroundings and inside yourself for insights to improve your emotional control and awareness.
2007-03-02 14:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
buddha was an enlightened man like the christ
2007-03-02 14:22:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋